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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,549.59, 60,826.06 and 13,913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,549.59, 60,826.06 and 13,913.89 is: 20,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,549.59 : 60,826.06 = 13,913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,549.59/60,826.06 = 13,913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,549.59x = 60,826.06 × 13,913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,549.59x = 846,327,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,327,107.97/40,549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,871.41

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